denote
part of speech
verb (denote, denotes, denoted, denoting) — formal
meaning for a pupil
1) To be a sign or symbol for something; to stand for. tree →
2) (formal) To show or mean something. tree →
sense in the lessons
Interpretation: In Sefer Yetzirah the paths, letters and numbers stand for deeper powers. Commentators read each one as a sign pointing beyond itself. In the primary lessons: Common in maths and science: "let x denote the number of apples", "the symbol + denotes adding". On maps, a blue line denotes a river. Phrases: let x denote, denoted by.
examples
- 3) Paths denote powers, effects, kinds, forms, degrees or stages. (Sefer Yetzirah, Kalisch 1877) tree →
- It is a particle like כּ, as; it is added the word מִין kind, denoting: as a kind of, like, as. (Sefer Yetzirah, Kalisch 1877) tree →
- C. to denote the absence of degrees, minutes, or seconds in their sexagesi- mal notation. (Mordell, The Origin of Letters and Numerals according to Sefer Yetzirah (1914)) tree →
- Let n denote the number of children. tree →
- The symbol ÷ denotes division. tree →
- On the map, a blue line denotes a river. tree →
- A red flag denotes danger. tree →
- The letter m denotes metres. tree →
- Stars denote the best answers. tree →
- One wore a cap of two staring colors, denoting the class of persons to which she belonged. tree →
note
Formal; plain words: stand for, mean, show. In algebra, "let x denote" names the unknown you want to find.
Trees and pragmatics
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